Internet in Memphis: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Memphis?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast, free wifi in most cafés; plenty of places to work from in Midtown and downtown.

Getting online in Memphis

	Details
Home fibre	Cable and fibre (Xfinity, AT&T, Memphis Light, Gas and Water in places); about US$50–80 a month for 300 Mbps–1 Gbps.
Cafés and coworking	Fast, free wifi in most cafés; plenty of places to work from in Midtown and downtown.
Outages	Storms cause occasional multi-hour power cuts.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Monthly data plan	$25–50 ($25–50)

Coworking in Memphis

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United States	307 Mbps	187 Mbps
Canada	258 Mbps	86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Memphis?

Which SIM card should I get in Memphis?

Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.

Can I use an eSIM in United States?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.